![Swap a Background in After Effects with Mocha Pro [Boris FX] @BorisFXco](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/inluzR0sJvM/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this step-by-step tutorial Design Director John Dickinson guides your through the process of using Mocha Pro and Sapphire to replace a background in 3D in After Effects.
// U S E F U L L I N K S //
➤ Download a free trial of Mocha Pro : borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro
➤ Learn more about using Matte Assist ML : youtu.be/wllr5IvQ080
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Using Matte Assist ML to create the solve mask
03:09 Creating the Camera Solve
06:05 Create 3D Data in After Effects
06:39 Create a 3D Solid and parent to 3D Null
08:12 Add a neon sign using S_UltraZap
09:36 Using Matte Assist ML to create a roto mask
13:40 Customize the neon splines in Mocha Sapphire
18:22 Match the depth of field using S_RackDefocus
19:20 Scaling the shot using BCC+ Transform
20:35 Adding S_UltraGlow
22:17 Same approach, different shot
23:00 Conclusion
In this step-by-step tutorial Design Director John Dickinson guides your through the process of using Mocha Pro and Sapphire to replace a background in 3D in After Effects.
// U S E F U L L I N K S //
➤ Download a free trial of Mocha Pro : borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro
➤ Learn more about using Matte Assist ML : youtu.be/wllr5IvQ080
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Using Matte Assist ML to create the solve mask
03:09 Creating the Camera Solve
06:05 Create 3D Data in After Effects
06:39 Create a 3D Solid and parent to 3D Null
08:12 Add a neon sign using S_UltraZap
09:36 Using Matte Assist ML to create a roto mask
13:40 Customize the neon splines in Mocha Sapphire
18:22 Match the depth of field using S_RackDefocus
19:20 Scaling the shot using BCC+ Transform
20:35 Adding S_UltraGlow
22:17 Same approach, different shot
23:00 Conclusion
![Swap a Background in After Effects with Mocha Pro [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/inluzR0sJvM/mqdefault.jpg "Swap a Background in After Effects with Mocha Pro [Boris FX]
In this step-by-step tutorial Design Director John Dickinson guides your through the process of using Mocha Pro and Sapphire to replace a background in 3D in After Effects.
// U S E F U L L I N K S //
➤ Download a free trial of Mocha Pro : https://borisfx.com/products/mocha-pro/
➤ Learn more about using Matte Assist ML : https://youtu.be/wllr5IvQ080
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Using Matte Assist ML to create the solve mask
03:09 Creating the Camera Solve
06:05 Create 3D Data in After Effects
06:39 Create a 3D Solid and parent to 3D Null
08:12 Add a neon sign using S_UltraZap
09:36 Using Matte Assist ML to create a roto mask
13:40 Customize the neon splines in Mocha Sapphire
18:22 Match the depth of field using S_RackDefocus
19:20 Scaling the shot using BCC+ Transform
20:35 Adding S_UltraGlow
22:17 Same approach, different shot
23:00 Conclusion")
![Automatic Face Masking with Face ML & Cryptomatte in Silhouette [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j8nSSgi4Gg8/mqdefault.jpg "Automatic Face Masking with Face ML & Cryptomatte in Silhouette [Boris FX]
In post-production and beauty work, creating masks for facial features is essential. Silhouettes AI-assisted Face ML tool is designed to streamline this process, saving you valuable time and effort.
Join Ben Brownlee as he shows how to get the best from this powerful tool. Face ML automatically generates accurate alpha channels for skin, eyes, eyebrows, and lips, even on challenging footage with diffusion and movement. This tutorial covers foundational techniques, from generating your first mask to refining it with Matte Repair for smoother, more professional results.
Learn sample workflows to fill gaps in your matte and a clever method to preserve realistic skin texture when performing beauty enhancements. Youll also learn how to output multiple, separate masks from a single Face ML node.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Use Face ML to automatically generate precise masks for skin, eyes, lips, and more.
⦁ Use the Matte Repair node to blur, grow, or shrink your masks for seamless compositing and effects work.
⦁ Preserve Realistic Skin Texture with these sample professional workflows to smooth skin while retaining its natural texture.
⦁ Dramatically speed up your workflow by using a single Face ML node with Cryptomatte to extract multiple masks, saving significant system resources.
Learn more about Silhouette here: https://borisfx.com/products/silhouette/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#retouching #VFX #videoeffects
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:21 Basics of Face ML
02:29 Automated Skin Smoothing #1
04:30 Automated Skin Smoothing #2
08:16 Face ML Fails")
![Dive Deep into Automatic Depth Maps with Continuum [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mT6myrj83ag/mqdefault.jpg "Dive Deep into Automatic Depth Maps with Continuum [Boris FX]
Understand the power of depth with Boris FX Continuums Depth Map ML filter. In this comprehensive tutorial, Ben Brownlee from Boris FX explores why depth maps are important, and how to generate them from standard video footage.
Learn how to use Depth Map ML as a standalone effect or seamlessly within Pixel Chooser for targeted adjustments inside other Continuum filters. Discover essential techniques for refining your depth maps using mapping modes, color controls, and intuitive matte tools like Threshold, Range, and Slice. See how Depth Map ML can simplify your color correction and relighting workflows, offering subtle falloff and dynamic animation possibilities.
Learn everything you need to leverage Depth Map ML for stunning results.
Download a free trial of Continuum at borisfx.com : https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Explore the functionality of Continuums AI-powered Depth Map ML filter for creating depth-based mattes.
⦁ Learn how to access and utilize Depth Map ML as a standalone effect and within the Pixel Chooser of other BCC+ filters.
⦁ Understand the different mapping modes (Min Max, Guided) and how to precisely control foreground and background distances.
⦁ Discover powerful refine and matte tools (Brightness/Contrast/Gamma, Threshold, Range, Slice) for detailed depth map manipulation.
⦁ See practical examples of using Depth Map ML for targeted color correction and dynamic lighting effects.
Learn more about Continuum here: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#depthmap #VFX #videoeffects
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:51 Creating a Depth Map with AI
01:41 Mapping Mode - Guided mode
04:39 Tracking Near and Far points
04:50 Adjusting brightness levels in the map
06:20 Changing Matte Types
08:15 Relighting with Depth Maps
10:32 Color correcting with Depth Maps
11:05 Mapping modes in Depth Map ML standalone
11:48 Examples")
![Sync Your Geometry to 3D Solves Automatically [Boris FX SynthEyes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mg_3YOXQDho/mqdefault.jpg "Sync Your Geometry to 3D Solves Automatically [Boris FX SynthEyes]
Parent Mesh to Tracker is a huge time saver when adding proxy geometry to your 3D solves. SynthEyes makes it easy to parent geometry meshes directly to solved tracker points. This essential technique is perfect for creating set extensions, blocking out layouts, and managing complex scenes with ease.
Kalvin Kingdon shows how to use this tool, from basic parenting to more advanced applications. This includes pivot adjustments, scene scaling, and iterative solving. Automatically update the position of your meshes with each solve, eliminating the repetitive task of manually repositioning geometry. This essential technique will save you time on your very next solve.
Download a free trial of SynthEyes at borisfx.com : https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Parenting Meshes: Use the Parent Mesh to Tracker button to link geometry directly to a 3D tracker, ensuring it follows the trackers solved position.
⦁ Zeroing Translations: Understand the difference between simply parenting and simultaneously parenting and snapping the mesh.
⦁ Iterative Workflow: Add constraints or change distortion parameters—and have all parented meshes automatically snap to their new correct positions.
⦁ Scene Adjustments: Parented meshes intelligently react to changes in the scene, such as adjustments to focal length or distance constraints, maintaining their relative positions and saving significant manual work.
Learn more about SynthEyes here : https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#matchmove #vfx #syntheyes")
